The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
May, 2018
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
- VRG VEGAN DINNER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON SUN., OCTOBER 21, 2018
- CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
- HOSTING VEGETARIAN FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
- JOIN THE MEATLESS MONDAY CELEBRATION
- GOVERNOR HOGAN INVITES CHEFS TO SUBMIT RECIPES FOR 'BUY LOCAL' COOKOUT
- VRG HIGHLIGHTS
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- VRG WISHLIST
- A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
- VRG's FACEBOOK GROUP FOR PARENTS & KIDS
- ABOUT VRG
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2) VRG VEGAN DINNER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON SUN., OCTOBER 21, 2018
The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at BUSBOYS AND POETS in Washington, DC (About three blocks from the Convention Center) on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 6 PM during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet VRG advisors Reed Mangels PhD RD, Catherine Conway MS RD, Mark Rifkin MSRD, Debra Wasserman, and vegetarian dietitians from around the country. All are welcome!
Must reserve and pay in advance.
To reserve: Send $35 per person (includes tax and tip) with names to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
You may also call (410) 366-8343, M-F 9-5, EST, to pay over the phone, or pay at
[ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
and write DC Dietitian Dinner in the Comments.
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3) CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
As summer approaches we're looking for volunteers who can assist us updating our lists of vegetarian and vegan restaurants. We've gotten a lot of leads from our scholarship entrants, but there's still more to be done. Locally, we also need assistance with clerical work in our Baltimore office. Also, if anyone local to the Baltimore area has the equipment and technical know-how to convert VHS to digital formats, please reach out to me!
To volunteer at VRG, please contact Gene at [email protected]
To support The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
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4) HOSTING VEGETARIAN FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
The Vegetarian Resource Group received the following letter requesting host families in the USA for high school age vegetarian foreign exchange students.
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Laura Stahl, and I am the Special Services Director for OCEAN (Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations), which is a non-profit organization that sponsors foreign exchange students, ages 14-18, and places them in volunteer host families and high schools throughout the U.S. for a semester or academic year. We are currently seeking volunteer host families for two girls, one from Ecuador and one from France who are vegetarians. Might you know of any families in your community that would be interested in welcoming one of these students into their home for the 2018/2019 school year? Below is additional information:
Student's Name: RAFAELA
Age: 17
Home Country: ECUADOR
Grade of Enrollment: 11th
Interests: Air dance, writing poems & essays, reading, cooking vegetarian meals, hiking.
Excerpt from the student's letter: "I am a very positive person, who always sees the bright side of circumstances. Since I was little I have loved sports and nature. I have been in three summer camps and I used to ride horses. Nature, creativity, sports and lovely people are really present in my life. I am vegetarian because I feel a deep love for animals and nature. I think it has a magnificent power that can be perceived in beautiful landscapes. I live surrounded by nature and this causes me a peaceful sensation. Everyone has a hobby, mine is air dance. I discovered this activity six months ago and it was a bless to me, it makes me really happy, it is my passion too. I practice this kind of dance three times a week in the afternoon. I try to keep myself busy because I think this teaches me to organize my time effectively. I like to have a good lifestyle, I don't like to eat bad or not doing sport. Exercise has helped me a lot grow. I am an energetic person who is always doing productive activities. Creativity is a part of me. I like to write poems and essays both are pretty different, still writing is such a beautiful way to express."
Student's Name: CLARA
Age: 17
Home Country: FRANCE
Grade of Enrollment: 12th
Interests: Fitness, drawing, painting, playing the guitar.
Excerpt from the student's letter: "I have a lot of hobbies actually, like doing sports in my fitness club. I go there as much as possible because I'm very dynamic and I want to enjoy life. I also like being with my pets, they comfort me a lot. I love animals so much that I became a vegetarian 2 years ago, and I'm very proud of that. I particularly love dogs and cats. The beach and the sea are for me the most beautiful things that exist on earth. Overall, I like nature, sun, flower and so many more things. My favorite season is definitely summer! I love hot weather. I like to be in the beach with my friends, who are very amazing, and playing the little of what I know in guitar. My second favorite place is forest, I feel safe there. I am very attached to people, for me, meet new people is very interesting and I hope this trip will open me to new horizon. I believe that this trip will give me another perspective of life and give me even more maturity and independence. I would like to share you my culture and make you discover the most amazing things in France as you will make me discover America."
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at 1-888-996-2326, Ext. 5. You may also wish to visit our website at: [ https://www.ocean-intl.org ]
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Laura Stahl
Special Services Director
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5) JOIN THE MEATLESS MONDAY CELEBRATION
Black Veg Society of Maryland is celebrating going meatless in May!
For more info on Black Veg Society of Maryland, check the website at [ http://bvsmd.org ]
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6) GOVERNOR HOGAN INVITES CHEFS TO SUBMIT RECIPES FOR 'BUY LOCAL' COOKOUT
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 3, 2018) "Governor Larry Hogan invites chefs using local Maryland ingredients to submit original recipes for the Governor's Buy Local Cookout, which will be held at Government House in Annapolis on July 19. Recipes must be submitted by May 18, and include products from at least one Maryland farmer, waterman, or other producer. Chefs are encouraged to submit simple but creative recipes that showcase ways the average Maryland family can prepare delicious, nutritious meals with locally produced food at home."
"Maryland is home to a diverse, vibrant agriculture ... that provides us with a wide variety of fresh, nutritious options," said Governor Larry Hogan. "The Buy Local Cookout and Buy Local Challenge are a great way to celebrate all that our state has to offer. I always look forward to seeing new dishes at the cookout each year, and I encourage all of our chefs and producers to submit their best Maryland-made recipes for consideration."
The cookout promotes the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week (July 21-29), during which all Marylanders are encouraged to eat at least one local product each day of the week.
Recipes will be chosen in each of the following categories: appetizer, main dish, side dish or salad, and dessert. Original recipes will be selected based on simplicity, creativity, availability of ingredients, geographic representation, and maximum use of local ingredients. Previously submitted recipes are not eligible.
Selected teams will be invited to provide, prepare, and share their dish at the Governor's cookout. Chefs should note that recipes and bios of team members may be published in the Maryland Department of Agriculture's 2018 Maryland Buy Local Cookout Recipes cookbook. Complete rules of entry and additional information are available on the department's website. Recipes should be submitted using this online form.
Chefs who have questions should contact Karen Fedor at [email protected] or 410-841-5773.
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7) VRG HIGHLIGHTS
Reed Mangels, PhD, RD was interviewed by a reporter from Latvian Public Television for a story about vegetarian diets for children.
Becca Kaplan and Leah Alper represented VRG at the NY Veggie Pride Parade on April 8th.
Mercy for Animals Latinoamérica will feature some of our recipes on their upcoming website!
We've sent over 250 Spanish language brochures, flyers, and coloring books to Los Angles, CA for LA's VegFest.
We've sent brochures and leaflets, including the ever-popular My Vegan Plate, Teen Vegan Nutrition, Save our Water the Vegetarian Way, I Love Animals and Broccoli Coloring Book, Heart Healthy Eating Tips, and more, to various organizations, institutions, and events across the country including schools, hospitals, and Earth Day events!
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8) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at Mango Grove, located at 8865 Stanford Boulevard, in Columbia, Maryland 21045, on the first Sunday each month at 12:30 PM. The Vegan Meet-up takes place at Mr. Chan Szechuan at 1000 Reisterstown Rd. in Pikesville on the third Wednesday every month at 7 PM. If you are vegan or vegetarian and would like to eat great food while socializing with others who share your interests, attend a meet-up!
For more information about EarthSave's Vegan and Vegetarian Baltimore Meet-ups, see:
DINEKIND
Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit: [
http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]
MUSTLOVEVEG.COM
[
https://Mustloveveg.com ]
is a one stop calendar site for all MD/DC vegan and vegetarian events. If you are looking to network, socialize, and/or engage in social activism you will find plenty of opportunities here. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or interested in trying vegetarianism/veganism, you will find many exciting and fulfilling events.
Maryland and DC veg events can be found at [
https://www.mustloveveg.com/events/ ]
WHOLE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH - BALTIMORE SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets on the second Friday of each month at 6:30PM at the Park Heights Community Health Alliance, located at 4151 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215. They typically show one or more short educational videos, often a cooking demonstration of something delicious and easy. And, of course, support, discussion, advice, and recipes, beginners welcome. Please bring a vegan dish to share if you can.
Please RSVP and visit at [ https://www.meetup.com/Whole-Food-for-Optimal-Health-Potluck/ ]
If you have any questions, contact: Margie (mobile: 410-375-5803, [email protected])
WELLNESS COACH
Marcy Schveibinz is a national board certified health and wellness coach and owner of Columbia Nutrition LLC ([ https://www.columbianutrition.com ]
). For the past 4 years she has been applying her knowledge and skills from her training as a coach as well as a degree in nutrition to help clients lose weight and adopt a healthy lifestyle in many areas of wellness. She is currently accepting clients for one-on-one weekly or monthly coaching. She can be contacted by phone: 410-935-8353 or email: [email protected]
FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS
This group is for those interested in trying or for those already committed to a whole food, plant based diet with none or very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. There is a monthly potluck where we sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals. For more information about the next event, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-MD-Forks-Over-Knives-Meetup/ ]
BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS MONTHLY MEETUP
Baltimore Vegan Drinks is a happy hour for vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious. There's no cover charge, and there are 100%-vegan snacks, entrees and more. And of course there are awesome vegan drinks! Our group is part of a national Vegan Drinks outfit with events in dozens of cities. Vegan Drinks' mission is to bring together diverse people to build new friendships and promote the sharing of resources.
For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit:
MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, or COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers' samples coupons. Gift certificates are available for purchase.
Email [email protected] or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. Make checks payable to
Mimi Clark
9302 Hallston Ct.
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Sorry, no phone or e-mail reservations and no walk-ins. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.
Check website for monthly class updates: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]
Upcoming class: May 20, 2018 from 10AM to 1PM.
DAWSON'S
Let's Veganize It! Cooking Demo; Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 1pm. Mojo Chickn Tacos, complete with a tower of toppings!
Viva La Vegan event from 4-7pm. The following vendors will be attending Monday, May 14, 2018, 4-7 PM:
- Dodah's Kitchen
- Easy 'n Tasty Rice
- Tastes Better Than Yours West African Stew
- Oh Mercy!
- HEX Ferments
- Brawling Bear Brewery
- She Peppers
- My Chocolate Shoppe
Dawson's table will feature a vegan picnic, complete with Beyond Beef Burgers, Corn Dogs, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Caprese Skewers and more!
Dawson's Market, 225 N. Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850; 240-428-1386
[ http://dawsonsmarket.com ]
MARYLAND ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT
May 19, 2018 from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at Boordy Vineyards See:
[ https://www.animalrescueinc.org/index.php/events/cabernet-for-strays/about-cabernets ]
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9) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:
- Roots Vegan Fest
- Clarksville, MD
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
- Vegan SoulFest
- Saturday, August 25th, 2018
Clifton Park, Baltimore, MD
12pm-7pm
- DC VegFest
Saturday, Sept. 15th, 2018
Yards Park, Washington, DC
- VRG's Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck
- Baltimore MD
Sunday, November 18, 2018
NATIONAL EVENTS:
- Albany VegFest
- Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Polish Community Center, Albany, NY
10am-5pm
- Richmond VegFest
- Saturday, June 23rd, 2018
Bryan Park, Richmond, VA
12pm-6pm
- Vegetarian SummerFest
- Starts July 4th, come visit our table July 6th-8th, 2018
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Johnstown, PA
- Western NY VegFest
- Sunday, August 5th, 2018
Buffalo, NY
- Charlottesville Vegan Roots Fest
- Saturday, Sept. 29th, 2018
Washington Park, Charlottesville, VA
- Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Washington DC
October 21st-23rd, 2018
- VRG Annual Vegan Dinner (during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Sunday, October 21st, 2018, 6pm, Washington, DC
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10) VRG WISHLIST
As a non-profit, we can only take on new projects when we are able to get support from donors and our dedicated volunteers. Right now, we are especially seeking your support for the following:
- VRG Outreach Booth at American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, attended by 10,000 health professionals, our most important conference of the year. Here, we're able to educate and put materials into the hands of 1,000 registered dietitians and other health professionals. ($50 to give out copies of Vegetarian Journal and other resources to ten dietitians) ($4,000 to have a booth)
- We need to run a reprint of our "I Love Animals and Broccoli Coloring Book". $10 covers coloring books for one class, $1,500 lets us reprint our whole supply. Donations can be made at: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
. Please write in the comments the purpose of your donation.
You can make a one time, quarterly, monthly, or an annual donation. To make a donation, call (410)-366-8343 M-F 9:00-5:00, mail a check to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
PO Box 1463
Baltimore MD, 21203
or visit [
https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
.
Please be sure to let us know which project you would like your contribution to fund. Thank you for supporting The Vegetarian Resource Group!
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11) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to the following VRG volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including reading scholarship entries, posting to social media, writing blog posts, editorials, and restaurant reviews, doing media interviews, staffing booths, performing nutrition analysis, doing HTML, helping with our newsletters, and more!
- Leah Alper
- Matthew Baker, RN
- Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
- Nanette Blanchard
- Whitney Blomquist
- Shannon Borgoyn
- Cathleen Cook
- Anne Custer
- Brigette Dumais
- Nancy Eisman
- Heather Francis
- Elissa Free
- Laneece Hurd
- Becca Kaplan
- Teagan Kim
- Karen Lazarus, MD
- Linda Long
- Reed Mangels, Ph.D, RD
- Julia Mathew
- Laura McGuiness
- David Milner
- Robin Patalon, CPA
- Susan Petrie
- Patrick Reilly
- Jenny Saccenti, MSW
- Marcia Schveibinz
- Griffin Stein
- Robin Tate
- Emily Wood
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12) VRG's FACEBOOK GROUP FOR PARENTS & KIDS
Are you or someone you know raising a vegan child? If so, you may want to join a network of parents interested in exchanging ideas on various vegetarian/vegan topics including: finding a vegan summer camp, vegan dining options at Disney World, what can I pack in my child's lunchbox, how have you and your child dealt with the dissection issue in school, can you recommend a veggie-friendly pediatrician or dietitian, is there a veggie children's group in my area, etc. For more information on this group, see:
[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]
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13) ABOUT VRG
Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests, and book sales. The Vegetarian Journal, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership in The VRG. (For more information, please see the Vegetarian Journal online at:
[ https://www.vrg.org/journal/ ]
)
To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit:
[ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-news_lists.vrg.org ]
We are also on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!!
If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
FAX: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: [ https://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2018 The contents of this newsletter, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.
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